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RIRS or Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery is an endoscopic surgery performed to remove renal stones by reaching the kidney from the ureter. RIRS procedure uses a viewing tube called fibre optic endoscope and a laser fibre – Holmium – to treat the renal stones. Once the large stone is removed, small fragments of the stones are taken off through stone baskets. In some cases, a stent may be pushed in the kidney to improve drainage. In this procedure, the Stone is crushed, or blasted by using a laser probe or can also be manually removed through forceps. The surgery is performed by a urologist who has specialized expertise in RIRS. During the procedure, the patient is given spinal or general anesthesia and the endoscope is inserted in the body through the urethra then into the kidney; the surgery does not involve any incisions and hence, has a very fast recovery time. With RIRS a vast majority of renal stones can be cleared without open surgery.

Moreover, with the recent technological developments in the management of renal stones, RIRS has emerged as a very reliable, safe and efficient method. The main purpose of a renal stone treatment is to clear the stones completely with minimum morbidity – RIRS clears renal stones through flexible ureterorenoscopy and lithotripters including holmium laser, ensuring no trace of stones are left. Moreover, advancement in related equipment’s such as guide-wires, uretral access sheath and stone baskets have enhanced the effectiveness of the RIRS procedure. As of today, RIRS is a prime method of treatment for renal stones that are less than 2 cm and cannot be successfully treated via other methods. Read full blog visit -  UNDERSTAND RIRS – RETROGRADE INTRARENAL SURGERY FOR RENAL STONES

Many people mistakenly believe that heart failure is an abrupt stopping of the heart. In fact, heart failure usually develops over time. It is a condition that occurs when the heart is unable to contract or relax properly. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs Depending on the level of severity, heart failure may or may not be immediately life-threatening. However, it is typically a chronic (long-lasting) condition that worsens over time and needs treatment. There is no cure, but many people with heart failure who receive proper treatment go on to live long, full and enjoyable lives. 

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